- 2nd International Symposium on Phosphorus Dynamics in the Soil-Plant Continuum - A Symposium to be held in Perth, Western Australia in September 2003. Details on themes, registration and location
- A Compendium of On-Line Soil Survey Information - Extensive collection of on-line information on soil survey activities, institutions, datasets, research, and teaching materials world-wide.
- Bureau of Soils and Water Management - Philippine national agency on agricultural land and water resources assessment, conservation, and management. Has details about soil classification, soil maps and a soil museum.
- Crop Nutrient Tool - This page describes a number of plant-related software tools.
- Earthworms and Crop Management - Crop and soil management page from Purdue University's Agronomy Guide, focusing on earthworms, their effect and numbers, in various tillage situations.
- Expert-N - A development system for nitrogen turnover models to simulate the N cycle in arable agriculture. The system consists of modular model components for soil water flow, for soil heat and N transport and for crop growth. Available for download.
- Health of our Soils - Publications, general information and description of activities being undertaken in Canada to study and reduce soil degradation.
- IACR-Rothamsted - formerly known as Rothamsted Experimental Station. The main site of the Institute of Arable Crops Research. It is the largest agricultural research centre in the United Kingdom and almost certainly the oldest agricultural research station in the world.
- Institute of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science - Research on physico-chemistry and biology of agricultural soils, metabolism and nutrition of crops, management of agricultural soils and nutrient balance. Braunschweig, Germany.
- Integrated Crop Management - Detailed, research-based articles for better management decisions produced weekly from spring to fall by Iowa State University's Entomology Department.
- International Soil Reference and Information Centre - Documentation, research and training about soils with emphasis on developing countries. Products and services available are datasets, documents, maps and computer programs.
- Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS - Formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. NCRS program areas include soil survey, conservation assistance, farmland protection, grazing lands conservation, and watershed protection.
- Project Soil - An educational program designed to teach the importance of soil, types of soil, erosion processes, and soil conservation principles. Description of kits and teacher material available.
- Remineralize the Earth - Promotes soil remineralization. Includes a forum and membership information.
- Soil - Educative information about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. Focus on soil conservation and soil ecology.
- Soil Activities - Designed for students to study how soil and the environment affects agriculture. They include investigations into soil texture, a sedimentation test and soil observations.
- Soil and Crop Management - From Penn State. Includes chapters on soil management and fertility. Availeble in HTML and PDF form.
- Soil and Water Science Program - Research and extension activities in soil fertility and water management, with the objective of increasing nutrient use efficiency while minimizing the impact to the environment.
- Soil and Water Web - Internet links and current news on all aspects of soil and hydrologic sciences.
- Soil Biological Communties - Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making process. Special pages for Kids.
- Soil compaction - Factsheet on the causes of compaction, its effects, how it can be minimised and corrected.
- Soil Compaction and Drainage - Brief introduction to surface and deep level compaction, research, and ameliorative methods.
- Soil Management - Indian Agricultural Resources Portal for indian farmers & indian experts in soil management.
- Soil Science Education - Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil science activities for school children.
- Soil Science Links - From Adelaide, Australia.
- Soil Science Software - for Palm Computers from the New Mexico State University.
- Soil Technical Resources - from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Topics include Soil Geography, Soil Quality Assessment, Soil Surveys and Maps, Soil Use and Management and World Soil Resources.
- Soil-teaching and tutorial websites - A extensive list of links.
- Soils - Information about the Formation, Classification, Physics, Chemistry, Fertility and Management of Soil.
- Soils and Composting - Basic information on building compost and worm bins, and soil improvement.
- Soils and their conservation - Educational site about soil, soil processes and a soil zoo.
- Soils Education and Research - at Missippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation.
- Soils of Arid Regions of the United States and Israel - Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in Hebrew. In addition, there is a book chapter on managing soils for sustainable land use and a glossary of terms. Links to other sites with soils information.
- Soils Online - Resource list of soil websites
- Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost - Scientifically based laboratory manual that addresses all major composting parameters, from air capacity to pathogens to zinc. Includes test methods and sample preparation protocols for the analysis of all compost types, including MSW, yard waste, and biosolids composts.
- The Alberta Soil Science Workshop - Information and details about the venue, the papers and organisation of this meeting to be held from February 19 - 20, 2003 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Also includes abstracts and papers from previous meetings, starting in 1998.
- The National Soil Tilth Laboratory - USDA organization with mission to develop, evaluate, and promote management practices that enhance surface and ground water quality while conserving soil and water resources. Site has software, selected publications, staff directory, and information on current research.
- The World Of Soil Forum - Online discussion of soil related issues. Topics range from amateur to specialist.
- The Worldwide Soil Jumpstation - Resources on soil, soil science, and soil management. Huge list of links. Intended for agriculture and horticulture.
- Understanding the Soil Processes - Describes the biological and chemical processes of soil formation in simple terms.
- Warren County (Ohio) Soil & Water Conservation District - Government agency dedicated to the conservation of soil and water resources. Website contains useful information on conservation techniques for farmland and rural and suburban communities.
- Weeds as Indicators Of Soil Conditions - Weed populations change in response to agricultural practices. The influence of weeds on soils and their use as indicators is described. Many tables and literature for further research.
- World Data Center for Soils - Is responsible for collecting, archiving, and distributing data and research information. Data available: Soil monoliths with field and soil analytical data in digital format; a world pedon database for global environmental research; a GIS-referenced soil and terrain database for selected countries and continents; maps, slides, reports.
- World Soil Resources - The site provides maps, pictures, and technical information on global soil resources.
- Worldwide Portal to Information on Soil Health - Contains browsable library, searchable database, categorized lists of organizations and resources, on-line reference service, learning modules, and soil health discussion groups in three languages.
- WWW Virtual Library - Soils and substrates - A most comprehensive resource but no longer updated.
- Search our Wiki for Agriculture Soils - Find more information about this subject by clicking here
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